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PJ15 VLV

2015 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,456 mi
Last recorded83,456 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Renault Twingo34,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 VLV
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,198 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust leak . back box. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,013 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 60,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking n/s punched (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 60,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking n/s punched (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,741 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 55,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,709 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 50,179 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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PJ15 VLV is a 2015 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 34,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ15 VLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 11 years old, this Renault Twingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PJ15 VLV registered?

PJ15 VLV is a 2015 Renault Twingo, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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